CVE-2023-20890: vmware aria_operations_for_networks Path Traversal
CVSS: 7.2v3.1HighModified
Published 29-08-2023Last modified 01-10-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2023-20890 is a high (CVSS 7.2) Path Traversal vulnerability in vmware aria_operations_for_networks. EPSS estimates a 20.16% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 97.4% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
7.2/10
010
High · v3.1 (CVE.org)EPSS score
20.16%
0%100%
High · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 29-08-2023PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 01-10-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
Aria Operations for Networks contains an arbitrary file write vulnerability. An authenticated malicious actor with administrative access to VMware Aria Operations for Networks can write files to arbitrary locations resulting in remote code execution.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 2 sources · 1 versionHigh 7.2Preferred score · CVE.org (CNA)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HSourcesAll 2 agree
- NVDNIST7.2HighCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS trend
Probability
20.16%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
97%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 20.16% on 18-09-2026
18-09-202618-10-2026
EPSS score20.16%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Vmware1 product
- aria_operations_for_networks≥ 6.2.0, < 6.11.0
1 vendor · 1 product
References
1 links- www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2023-0018.htmlVendor Advisory